Unlicensed Bunker Supplier Fined

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has an approved list of 59 licensed bunker suppliers in its ports.  They handle about 42.4 million...

Hong Kong: Maisie Cheng Appointed As Director Of Marine Department

Michael Wong assumed the post as Director of Marine on February 27, 2014.  Now barely 18 months after his taking the post, he is...

Unique Shipping KPI System For Performance Measurement

BIMCO’s Shipping KPI System is a useful and essential tool for performance measurement that allows ship owners and operators to compare their ship’s efficiency...

India Plans For A Better Maritime Future

India is focussing to plot its maritime future with special importance being given to the development of inland waterways, its coastal ports and shipbuilding...

A Joint Initiative To Curb SE Asian Pirates

As Somalia calms down, the Straits of Malacca and Singapore has seen a drastic increase in piracy and armed robbery.  Malaysian and Indonesian navies...

Radio Holland Endeavors In The Maintenance Of Thome’s Tankers

Radio Holland, based in Singapore specialises in Navigation and communication, IT systems and AV entertainment. It is a part of Imtech Marine, a company...

MPA Warns Ships On Reduced Visibility

Since Monday, haze has become the reason for the reduced visibility in the Singapore Strait and port waters. The Maritime and Port Authority of...

An Exclusive Bunkering Forum for New Fuels

Event : ForumTopic : Bunkering on New Fuels- Building on strong foundationsOrganiser : International Bunker Industry Association(IBIA)Date : September 9, 2015 (15.00 to 19.00 hours)Location : Baltic Exchange, LondonChief Guest :...

Cheaper Fuel: A Short Lived Benefit For Shippers

A drop in fuel prices can be a welcome break for global shipping.  However, the slashing of costs for an industry struggling to recover...

Flu Vaccine For Humans

The flu virus looks like a ball with lots of lollipops on stems sticking out.  All along scientists were trying to find a vaccine...